Canopy support for bedsteads



Dec. 3, 1929. R. M. MANESS CANOPY SUPPORT FOR BEDS TEADS Filed April 6,1928 Patented Dec. 3, 1929 UNITED STATES RICHARD M. MAN ESS, F ADA,OKLAHOMA CANOPY SUPPORT FOR BEDSTEADS Application filed April 6, 1928.

The present invention is directed to improvements in canopy supports forbedsteads. The primary object of the invention is to provide a device ofthis character which is so constructed that it can be easily and quicklyarranged in proper relationship with a bedstead in order that the canopycan be supported over and around the bedstead.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterwhich is capable of adjustment in order that the same may be used inconnection with bedsteads which may vary in size.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterso constructed that a mosquito netting or other type of canopy may beplaced thereover and held in proper position and against sagging.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterso constructed that it can be used in connection with a bed outdoors,the construction being such that the legs can be adjusted in order thatthe angular arrangement of the device can be varied so that when in rainthe water will drain from the tarpaulin supported upon the frame.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this characterwherein the legs can be removed and others of different form can besubstituted therefor when the device is used outdoors.

While the drawing illustrates a preferred embodiment of the invention itis to be understood that in adapting the means to meet specific needsand requirements the design may be varied and such other changes in theminor details of construction may be resorted to within the scope of theinvention as claimed, without departing from the spirit thereof.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof,reference is to be had to the following description and the drawinghereto attached, in which,-

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device.

Figure 2 is a detail view of one of the joints.

Figure 3 is a detail view showing the legs used for outdoors.

Serial No. 267,920.

The frame for supporting the netting or canopy consists of corner posts1, which are formed from suitable tubular metal and have their upperends connected with horizontally disposed tubular sections 2, saidsections being arranged at right angles and may be provided with setscrews 3. Slidable in the corner posts 1 are legs 4 which are adjustablvmaintained therein by set screws 5.

Side bars 6 are provided and consist of sections 7, which have theirinner ends pivotally connected as at 8, the pivotal connection beingsuch that the sections may fold in one direction, so that when the sidebars are in place they will be maintained against folding.

These bars are adapted to have their ends engaged in the alined tubularsections 2. End bars 9 are employed and consist of sections 10 whichhave their outer ends adapted to adjustably engage the alined section 2as clearly shown in Figure 1, said end bars being also hingedly orpivotally connected as at 11.

An intermediate bar 12 is provided and consists of telescopicallyconnected sections 1313, the outer ends of the sections having sleeves14: for slidably and detachably engaging the side bars 6, said bar 12serving to prevent sagging of the netting or tarpaulin when in placeupon the frame, and capable of adjustment in order to effect the samesimultaneously with the adjustment of the frame.

In Figure 1 the bedstead is indicated by dotted lines, and it will beobserved that the tubular corner posts 1 will be so located as tosuspend the canopy 15 to effectively protect the occupant of the bedagainst annoyance by insects.

It will be of course understood that when the frame is used indoors thecanopy will be in the nature of the usual mosquito netting, whereas,when used outdoors a rubberized tarpaulin will be substituted therefor.Of course it will be understood that a netting canopy may be usedoutdoors, should it be desired. When the frame is used outdoors the legs4 are removed and the legs 16 substituted therefor, the legs 16 beingpointed as at 17 in order that the same can readily penetrate the earthto stabilize the frame. It will be further observed that one set of legs16 can be adjusted so the frame Will be maintained in an inclinedposition in order that rain Water Will readily drain therefrom.

Any suitable means may be employed for securing the ends and sides ofthe canopy 15 to the bedstead or mattress to eliminate openingspermitting the entrance of insects. If desired, at certain points, toeliminate fasteners, one of the sides may be equipped with Weights tomaintain the side closed, but at the same time permit it to be readilylifted to admit of the occupant entering or leaving the bed.

Having thus described the invention, I claim:

A device of the class described comprising a frame including tubularcorner posts, legsslidably adjustable in the corner posts, the upperends of said corner posts having angularly disposed tubular sections,end bars and side bars, the said bars being adjustably connected inalined tubular sections, said side and end bars consisting of pivotallyconnected sections, and a seetionalized bar adjustably connectingtheside bars.

In testimony whereof I an il: my signature.

RICHARD B/Z. lvIANEES.

